What is flee?

Flee means to run away from something you're scared of or don't want to be near.

Imagine you're playing in the park, and a big, loud dog suddenly runs toward you. You feel your heart go thump-thump and you start running as fast as you can, that's fleeing!

Sometimes, when you’re watching a movie or playing a game, there’s a monster or a ghost chasing you. If you run away from it, you're fleeing, just like the dog example.

We flee because we feel scared or surprised, maybe something jumps out at us, or someone shouts loudly. Running helps us get safe and calm down again.

So next time you see a big dog, or a spooky ghost in your game, remember: when you run away, that's fleeing, and it’s just your body telling you to stay safe!